Fountains and pondless water features give you the sound and movement of water without a pond. A hidden basin holds the water and the pump, and the decorative piece — a basalt column, urn, sphere or bowl — sits on top so the water disappears back into the gravel.

Buy a complete kit for the easiest install, or pick the basin, plumbing kit and feature separately to build a custom layout. Questions on sizing? Call Mystic Koi & Water Gardens in Upland, CA at (909) 920-3767 and talk to people who build and keep ponds every day.